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New Series: Older workers, Technology and Stereotyping (Part 2)

Posted on February 3, 2012 by NU_admin
This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series Older Workers, Technology, and Stereotypes

Jacquie works as an educator at a NSW Hospital and chatted to us about mature workers, technology and stereotyping issues she has noticed in the public and private sector. What is the general feeling toward older mature nurses/midwives in your … Continue reading →

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It’s a Great Time to get into Nursing!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by NU_admin

Nurses in NSW have fought hard for desperately needed nurse-to-patient ratios, which have now been delivered via set nursing hours per patient day. New funding is available for 1,400 more nurses and midwives to join NSW public health over the … Continue reading →

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Migrating Nurses – We Want Your Thoughts!

Posted on January 26, 2012 by NU_admin

This survey research is being carried out by the NSW Nurses’ Association in conjunction with Public Services International (PSI), the global federation of public service unions. The research is part of a global project on the international migration of health … Continue reading →

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Same work for less pay may see nurses walk away

Posted on January 23, 2012 by NU_admin

Aged care nurse Terri Burrell, who is in charge of 59 patients, is paid $12,000 less per year than a nurse with a similar job in a public hospital. Ms Burrell, 49, is an experienced Registered Nurse who runs night … Continue reading →

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Retention Study: Nurses Feel A Strong Attachment To Healing

Posted on January 19, 2012 by NU_admin

If organisations want to retain qualified nurses they need to tackle the different work factors that are important to the three key age groups and build on the strong attachment that many nurses feel to the profession. Those are the … Continue reading →

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